Sam Tracy
@samtracyme.bsky.social
Progressive activist & policy nerd living in Portland, Maine. Top priorities: sustainability, cooperative economics, voting rights, & civil liberties. Many org affiliations, but this is a personal account. #mepolitics
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November 12, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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Did @senangusking.bsky.social stand strong for Mainers? No. But will he get what he wants from the Trump Administration? Also no.
#mepolitics
#mepolitics
November 10, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Did @senangusking.bsky.social stand strong for Mainers? No. But will he get what he wants from the Trump Administration? Also no.
#mepolitics
#mepolitics
@pressherald.com currently has Question 1 losing with only 40% support (with 41% of votes counted)! Things could change but right now they're looking really good!
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November 5, 2025 at 2:42 AM
@pressherald.com currently has Question 1 losing with only 40% support (with 41% of votes counted)! Things could change but right now they're looking really good!
www.pressherald.com/2025/11/04/m...
#mepolitics
www.pressherald.com/2025/11/04/m...
#mepolitics
Canceled my family's Disney+ subscription. Bummed I won't get to finish season 2 of #Andor, but I'm not going to pay for a show about fighting fascism while the company that made it actively enables fascism in real life.
#JimmyKimmel #disney #abc
#JimmyKimmel #disney #abc
September 19, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Canceled my family's Disney+ subscription. Bummed I won't get to finish season 2 of #Andor, but I'm not going to pay for a show about fighting fascism while the company that made it actively enables fascism in real life.
#JimmyKimmel #disney #abc
#JimmyKimmel #disney #abc
Just got this email from my kid's doctors (who are awesome, btw). Despite having asthma, my kid can't access the COVID vaccine — and if he did, we'd probably have to pay for it out-of-pocket.
Trump & RFK are destroying our healthcare system. Republicans are making America sicker.
#mepolitics
Trump & RFK are destroying our healthcare system. Republicans are making America sicker.
#mepolitics
September 11, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Just got this email from my kid's doctors (who are awesome, btw). Despite having asthma, my kid can't access the COVID vaccine — and if he did, we'd probably have to pay for it out-of-pocket.
Trump & RFK are destroying our healthcare system. Republicans are making America sicker.
#mepolitics
Trump & RFK are destroying our healthcare system. Republicans are making America sicker.
#mepolitics
@chrismurphyct.bsky.social is spot on here. It's completely insane that Murkowski was the DECIDING VOTE in favor, but is claiming she doesn't support the bill. SHE OWNS THIS.
#obbb #congress #ctpolitics
#obbb #congress #ctpolitics
July 2, 2025 at 12:09 AM
@chrismurphyct.bsky.social is spot on here. It's completely insane that Murkowski was the DECIDING VOTE in favor, but is claiming she doesn't support the bill. SHE OWNS THIS.
#obbb #congress #ctpolitics
#obbb #congress #ctpolitics
Finally, to hedge a bit: Collins' awful numbers are weighed down by Republicans being evenly split on her.
Those opponents want a more extreme, Trumpy senator in her place. But they will all vote for her over any Democrat, so unseating her is no sure thing. It'll take a lot of work!
#mepolitics
Those opponents want a more extreme, Trumpy senator in her place. But they will all vote for her over any Democrat, so unseating her is no sure thing. It'll take a lot of work!
#mepolitics
June 28, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Finally, to hedge a bit: Collins' awful numbers are weighed down by Republicans being evenly split on her.
Those opponents want a more extreme, Trumpy senator in her place. But they will all vote for her over any Democrat, so unseating her is no sure thing. It'll take a lot of work!
#mepolitics
Those opponents want a more extreme, Trumpy senator in her place. But they will all vote for her over any Democrat, so unseating her is no sure thing. It'll take a lot of work!
#mepolitics
Second, Independents are far more neutral on Collins than they are on Mills.
This could be due to public perceptions about Collins' centrism, fueled by lazy coverage. They see Mills take strong stances, while Collins is constantly concerned but never sticks her neck out for anything.
This could be due to public perceptions about Collins' centrism, fueled by lazy coverage. They see Mills take strong stances, while Collins is constantly concerned but never sticks her neck out for anything.
June 28, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Second, Independents are far more neutral on Collins than they are on Mills.
This could be due to public perceptions about Collins' centrism, fueled by lazy coverage. They see Mills take strong stances, while Collins is constantly concerned but never sticks her neck out for anything.
This could be due to public perceptions about Collins' centrism, fueled by lazy coverage. They see Mills take strong stances, while Collins is constantly concerned but never sticks her neck out for anything.
First off, too many Democrats are neutral on Collins. 14%!
A big factor is the media's fawning coverage of her, where they often take her fake concerns at face value.
Collins votes with Trump whenever it matters. Her moderate persona is an act. We need to make sure Mainers know this.
#mepolitics
A big factor is the media's fawning coverage of her, where they often take her fake concerns at face value.
Collins votes with Trump whenever it matters. Her moderate persona is an act. We need to make sure Mainers know this.
#mepolitics
June 28, 2025 at 8:13 PM
First off, too many Democrats are neutral on Collins. 14%!
A big factor is the media's fawning coverage of her, where they often take her fake concerns at face value.
Collins votes with Trump whenever it matters. Her moderate persona is an act. We need to make sure Mainers know this.
#mepolitics
A big factor is the media's fawning coverage of her, where they often take her fake concerns at face value.
Collins votes with Trump whenever it matters. Her moderate persona is an act. We need to make sure Mainers know this.
#mepolitics
Janet Mills has a +10 approval rating, while Susan Collins is at -43. Wow!
I'm glad most Mainers recognize that Collins is awful, but there is still room for improvement! 🧵
www.pressherald.com/2025/06/27/m...
#mepolitics
I'm glad most Mainers recognize that Collins is awful, but there is still room for improvement! 🧵
www.pressherald.com/2025/06/27/m...
#mepolitics
June 28, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Janet Mills has a +10 approval rating, while Susan Collins is at -43. Wow!
I'm glad most Mainers recognize that Collins is awful, but there is still room for improvement! 🧵
www.pressherald.com/2025/06/27/m...
#mepolitics
I'm glad most Mainers recognize that Collins is awful, but there is still room for improvement! 🧵
www.pressherald.com/2025/06/27/m...
#mepolitics
Portland really showed up for #NoKings today! Massive crowd, they shut down all the streets around Lincoln Park.
We need to do everything we can to oppose authoritarianism, and visible protest is an important part!
#portlandme #maine #mepolitics
We need to do everything we can to oppose authoritarianism, and visible protest is an important part!
#portlandme #maine #mepolitics
June 14, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Portland really showed up for #NoKings today! Massive crowd, they shut down all the streets around Lincoln Park.
We need to do everything we can to oppose authoritarianism, and visible protest is an important part!
#portlandme #maine #mepolitics
We need to do everything we can to oppose authoritarianism, and visible protest is an important part!
#portlandme #maine #mepolitics
@pressherald.com printed my letter calling out Angus King for (wrongly) voting yes on Trump nominees while (rightly) saying we're in a constitutional crisis.
King's rhetoric is great, but it's all empty words unless his votes match his speeches!
www.pressherald.com/2025/05/03/s...
#mepolitics
King's rhetoric is great, but it's all empty words unless his votes match his speeches!
www.pressherald.com/2025/05/03/s...
#mepolitics
May 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM
@pressherald.com printed my letter calling out Angus King for (wrongly) voting yes on Trump nominees while (rightly) saying we're in a constitutional crisis.
King's rhetoric is great, but it's all empty words unless his votes match his speeches!
www.pressherald.com/2025/05/03/s...
#mepolitics
King's rhetoric is great, but it's all empty words unless his votes match his speeches!
www.pressherald.com/2025/05/03/s...
#mepolitics
I'm at the annual gathering of Maine's #cooperative movement and I'm loving #3 on this slide - coops (and other movements) are most successful when they have a big tent instead of hyper-focusing on ideological purity!
#P6MECoop25
#P6MECoop25
May 3, 2025 at 2:08 PM
I'm at the annual gathering of Maine's #cooperative movement and I'm loving #3 on this slide - coops (and other movements) are most successful when they have a big tent instead of hyper-focusing on ideological purity!
#P6MECoop25
#P6MECoop25
This week's trip to support #recycling is... Albany!
New York has a #BottleBill, but there's a lot of room for improvement: increasing the deposit from 5 to 10 cents, adding new types of drinks to the program, & updating the handling fee to support redemption centers.
#nypolitics #BBBB
New York has a #BottleBill, but there's a lot of room for improvement: increasing the deposit from 5 to 10 cents, adding new types of drinks to the program, & updating the handling fee to support redemption centers.
#nypolitics #BBBB
April 30, 2025 at 12:32 AM
This week's trip to support #recycling is... Albany!
New York has a #BottleBill, but there's a lot of room for improvement: increasing the deposit from 5 to 10 cents, adding new types of drinks to the program, & updating the handling fee to support redemption centers.
#nypolitics #BBBB
New York has a #BottleBill, but there's a lot of room for improvement: increasing the deposit from 5 to 10 cents, adding new types of drinks to the program, & updating the handling fee to support redemption centers.
#nypolitics #BBBB
Had a great time checking out Seaweed Saturday yesterday, and am looking forward to the rest of #SeaweedWeek in #Maine!
#EatKelp
#EatKelp
April 27, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Had a great time checking out Seaweed Saturday yesterday, and am looking forward to the rest of #SeaweedWeek in #Maine!
#EatKelp
#EatKelp
I've attached my testimony below!
And here is the @lwvme.bsky.social RCV testimony guide, with facts, talking points, and instructions on how to submit: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#mepolitics
And here is the @lwvme.bsky.social RCV testimony guide, with facts, talking points, and instructions on how to submit: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#mepolitics
April 24, 2025 at 1:07 PM
I've attached my testimony below!
And here is the @lwvme.bsky.social RCV testimony guide, with facts, talking points, and instructions on how to submit: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#mepolitics
And here is the @lwvme.bsky.social RCV testimony guide, with facts, talking points, and instructions on how to submit: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#mepolitics
Today I'm at the MRRA conference in Rockland - excited to learn more about #recycling in Maine & meeting with the people who make it happen!
#mepolitics #sustainability #MRRA
#mepolitics #sustainability #MRRA
April 14, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Today I'm at the MRRA conference in Rockland - excited to learn more about #recycling in Maine & meeting with the people who make it happen!
#mepolitics #sustainability #MRRA
#mepolitics #sustainability #MRRA
I'm glad to see @chrismurphyct.bsky.social included in this article on Democratic presidential contenders for 2028. I grew up in CT & have been a fan for years, and am really impressed at how he's been handling Trump's second term.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...
#election2028
www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...
#election2028
April 11, 2025 at 8:16 PM
I'm glad to see @chrismurphyct.bsky.social included in this article on Democratic presidential contenders for 2028. I grew up in CT & have been a fan for years, and am really impressed at how he's been handling Trump's second term.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...
#election2028
www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...
#election2028
Some crowd pics from the #HandsOff rally in #portlandmaine today. Such amazing turnout! Far too many to fit in Monument Square, the crowd overflowed & the cops shut down a section of Congress Street.
#mepolitics
#mepolitics
April 5, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Some crowd pics from the #HandsOff rally in #portlandmaine today. Such amazing turnout! Far too many to fit in Monument Square, the crowd overflowed & the cops shut down a section of Congress Street.
#mepolitics
#mepolitics
Just checked and this guy is a millionaire - the only possible way someone could say something this out of touch.
#bennyjohnson #tariffs #trumprecession
#bennyjohnson #tariffs #trumprecession
April 5, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Just checked and this guy is a millionaire - the only possible way someone could say something this out of touch.
#bennyjohnson #tariffs #trumprecession
#bennyjohnson #tariffs #trumprecession
Had a great time at the #HandsOff protest in Portland. Lots of great signs, but I brought my flag to make it clear that dissent is patriotic. We can't let fascists monopolize our symbols while they destroy our government.
#mepolitics #portlandme #maine
#mepolitics #portlandme #maine
April 5, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Had a great time at the #HandsOff protest in Portland. Lots of great signs, but I brought my flag to make it clear that dissent is patriotic. We can't let fascists monopolize our symbols while they destroy our government.
#mepolitics #portlandme #maine
#mepolitics #portlandme #maine
I just submitted written testimony AGAINST 2 bills:
LD 56 - An Act to Remove the 5 Cent Fee for Bags in Retail Stores
LD 69 - An Act to Repeal the Law Restricting the Use of Certain Plastic, Paper and Single-use Bags
Thank you NRCM for letting me know about these & leading the charge!
#mepolitics
LD 56 - An Act to Remove the 5 Cent Fee for Bags in Retail Stores
LD 69 - An Act to Repeal the Law Restricting the Use of Certain Plastic, Paper and Single-use Bags
Thank you NRCM for letting me know about these & leading the charge!
#mepolitics
March 26, 2025 at 12:23 AM
I just submitted written testimony AGAINST 2 bills:
LD 56 - An Act to Remove the 5 Cent Fee for Bags in Retail Stores
LD 69 - An Act to Repeal the Law Restricting the Use of Certain Plastic, Paper and Single-use Bags
Thank you NRCM for letting me know about these & leading the charge!
#mepolitics
LD 56 - An Act to Remove the 5 Cent Fee for Bags in Retail Stores
LD 69 - An Act to Repeal the Law Restricting the Use of Certain Plastic, Paper and Single-use Bags
Thank you NRCM for letting me know about these & leading the charge!
#mepolitics
Just hit 3 gallons donated to the Red Cross!
There's almost always a dire need for donors, especially those with certain blood types (like my O+). Find a blood drive near you: www.redcross.org/give-blood.h...
There's almost always a dire need for donors, especially those with certain blood types (like my O+). Find a blood drive near you: www.redcross.org/give-blood.h...
March 12, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Just hit 3 gallons donated to the Red Cross!
There's almost always a dire need for donors, especially those with certain blood types (like my O+). Find a blood drive near you: www.redcross.org/give-blood.h...
There's almost always a dire need for donors, especially those with certain blood types (like my O+). Find a blood drive near you: www.redcross.org/give-blood.h...
I was in Providence this week, working to make Rhode Island the 11th Bottle Bill state (and the first to pass packaging EPR at the same time)!
Lots of positive policy momentum in the Northeast.
Lots of positive policy momentum in the Northeast.
March 7, 2025 at 12:48 PM
I was in Providence this week, working to make Rhode Island the 11th Bottle Bill state (and the first to pass packaging EPR at the same time)!
Lots of positive policy momentum in the Northeast.
Lots of positive policy momentum in the Northeast.